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Ministry to go on with ‘mak yong’ performance

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Ministry will go ahead with its planned I>mak yong /I>performance in Kelantan, on April 8 despite the ban on such shows imposed by the PAS-led state government.

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Penang forgetting its history

The Penang Heritage Trust (PHT) has slammed the state government for not organising any special event to celebrate the golden jubilee of George Town's city status and the 150th anniversary of the state's municipal status.

Making it all the Malaysian way

Think Malaysian handicraft, and the list usually includes batik, wood carvings and rattan products. However, these are not the only ones, as the National Craft Expo 07 at Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Conlay, proves.

Rais plans to rope in drama experts

The Culture, Arts, and Heritage Ministry plans to bring in international experts, including from West End and Broadway, to teach at a soon-to-be set up academy.

Expo offers visitors chance to watch and learn

THINK Malaysian handicraft, and the list usually includes batik, wood carvings and rattan products. However, these are not the only ones, as the National Craft Expo 07 at Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Conlay, proves.

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When artistry meets creativity

B>C/B>REATIVITY 'overflowed' in a riot of colours and shapes during the recent art exhibitions of some 200 graduating art students from two institutions in Penang.

Choosing to go against the grain

IN TODAY'S fast-paced lifestyles, it has become the norm for fresh graduates and those in their mid-twenties to complain about work issues, including long hours and impossible workmates.